Zidisha | Direct, transparent philanthropy

Fund life-changing projects in developing countries

Direct, transparent philanthropy

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Fast Facts

Since our founding in 2009, Zidisha has been at the forefront of the direct person-to-person philanthropy movement.

309,527

Number of life-changing projects enabled around the world

$21,457,955

Total amount raised to fund projects through our platform

463,501

Number of people that have joined as backers and entrepreneurs

Esther raised $150 to expand her grocery shop."With Zidisha on my side, I will attain my dream of providing a secure future for my family."

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What makes Zidisha special?

Zero interest

No interest, no debt collectors, no middlemen taking a cut.

Direct communication

Entrepreneurs share their stories, photos and progress updates.

Entrepreneurs pay it forward

Funds are reinvested in new entrepreneurs upon project completion.

Featured Projects

Remarkable entrepreneurs transforming their communities

15% raised · $106 to go

Adding foodstuffs to my shop

Nairobi, Kenya

By Evans OchiengFood Retail

7% raised · $126 to go

Growing theatre production

Nairobi, Kenya

By IanEntertainment

0% raised · $137 to go

Restocking my eatery

Nairobi, Kenya

By SharonRestaurant

18% raised · $474 to go

Vintrose goats and poultry farm

Lwanda Nyamasare Kasgunga, Kenya

By VincentLivestock

0% raised · $24 to go

Veronica poultry

Makueni, Kenya

By VeronicahLivestock

41% raised · $14 to go

Ooko's cybercafe

Thika, Kenya

By PolycapCybercafe

2% raised · $47 to go

Maize farming

Southern Province, Zambia

By ChristopherFarming

22% raised · $38 to go

Lydia beauty shop

Kitale, Kenya

By LydiaBeauty

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